Dar es Salaam, March 27 -- TANZANIA: IN the just-ended Netball World Youth Cup 2025 U-21 Africa Qualifiers in South Africa, the national youth team faced significant challenges due to inadequate experience and preparation.

The youth squad spent less than a month in camp, depriving the team of the opportunity to build cohesion. Coach Haleluya Edward emphasised the need for thorough preparation in netball to build physical, teamwork, and an understanding of winning strategies.

“We struggled in both attack and defence. My advice to the government is to ensure a longer camp, at least two months, to foster team cohesion,” stated Edward.

The coach highlighted areas of weakness during the tournament, particularly in attack and def...